Lego Harry Potter Collection NS Switch

The LEGO Harry Potter Collection for Nintendo Switch is a remastered compilation that bundles all seven years of Harry Potter's adventures into one package, featuring LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7. It is tailored for fans, blending the humorous LEGO aesthetic with deep Wizarding World lore, offering a mix of spell-casting, potion-making, puzzle-solving, and exploration. YouTube

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Here is a detailed breakdown of the collection:

Gameplay and Content

• Complete Saga: Covers the plot of all eight movies, from Sorcerer's Stone to Deathly Hallows.
• Exploration Hubs: Players can freely explore iconic locations, including Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade, and the Forbidden Forest.
• Mechanics: The game focuses on puzzle-solving, often requiring specific characters or spells (like Wingardium Leviosa for levitating objects or Lumos for light) to progress, similar to a Metroidvania-style, says one review.
• Characters and Abilities: Features over 100 characters, including Harry, Ron, Hermione, and many others, each with unique abilities (e.g., goblins like Griphook opening specific doors).
• Character Customization: Players can visit Diagon Alley to buy characters, spells, and access costumes for "Free Play" mode.
• DLC Included: The collection includes two downloadable content (DLC) packs: a Character Pack featuring Godric Gryffindor and others, and a Spell Pack with five new spells.
• Co-op Mode: Supports local drop-in/drop-out co-op with split-screen functionality. YouTube
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Nintendo Switch Specifics and Visuals

• Remastered Graphics: The Switch version features updated lighting, improved visual effects, and higher resolution textures compared to the original releases.
• Portability: It runs well in both handheld and docked modes, offering "home console quality" Lego gameplay on the go.
• Performance: The game typically runs at a consistent 60 frames per second. YouTube
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Included Content Divisions 

• Years 1-4: Covers the early years, focusing on magical education, potion ingredients, and exploring a younger Hogwarts.
• Years 5-7: Adds more mature gameplay elements, such as advanced spell-casting and a "dueling" mechanic for boss battles.